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Peugeot 208 vs VW T-Cross comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or VW T-Cross?

Peugeot 208 vs VW T-Cross: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

VW T-Cross

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 208 is barely cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW T-Cross costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 412 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

T-Cross

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 offers only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the VW T-Cross takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is marginally lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,267 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW T-Cross offers noticeably more boot space – 455 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW T-Cross carries slightly more – 480 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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VW T-Cross

The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Monika
12 Feb 2026, 07:34:19

I chose the T‑Cross — more comfortable and roomier inside, especially for adult passengers; bought on the model‑year clearance — running costs work out cheaper even taking into account fuel savings from the Toyota hybrid (planned over five years); I like the space and the VW suited me better — I prefer the view through the front windshield.

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Erasmo Paone
21 Oct 2025, 21:49:59

Very practical, interior space is excellent. Lacks charm, fuel consumption is a bit high.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Price
21,400 - 32,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,267 - 1,338 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,055 mm
Length
-
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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